In this episode we will break down where the word Sommelier came from and how it became a staple position on the floors of fine dining restaurants.

The History of the Sommelier

In this episode, we begin a two-part series diving deeper into the Rhone focusing first on the northern Rhone.

The Northern Rhone

In this episode, we dive into the Sauternes AOC where sweet wine is the primary focus. A very unique wine region in Bordeaux

Sauternes

In this episode, we'll dive into some history of the right bank as well as some different from the left bank as well as style.

The Right Bank

This is a supplement episode to the season one Bordeaux Appellation breakdown. Here we go into some history as well the general styles of the more celebrated communes.

The Left Bank

In this bonus episode, I chat with Master of Wine, wine writer/journalist Jancis Robinson (referred to by Keith as the Jedi Wine Master of Wine). We talk about her journey, what's next and her new focus.

Keith Chats With Jancis Robinson

I have a chat with VinePair editor and fellow pod producer Katie Brown to chat about gifting wine for the holidays.

Finding the Right Bottle for the Holidays

Why do we chill wine down in the first place? This is a great place to start. In the episode, we learn how and why to chill down a bottle of red wine and which wines are best to be chilled.

When To Chill Red Wine

Whether you are storing a massive collection or a few baller bottles there are a few things to consider. Let's discuss.

Storing Wine 

Keith sits down with VinePair's Cocktail College host Tim Mckirdy to talk about all things wine cocktails. It will blow your mind.

Wine Cocktails 

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Wine 101 is a wine podcast for the everyday wine lover. Once a week VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers will breakdown everything from how wine is made to wine regions of the world in easy-to-digest fashion giving the listener the confidence they need on their wine journey. Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith

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